Sebastianites crush Cambrians

Dilwin MENDIS - Moratuwa Sports Correspondent

St Sebastians College beat Prince of Wales College by a huge margin of 168 runs in their inter-school under 19 limited over knockout cricket tournament match played for the Munchee Trophy and worked off at Moratuwa. By thus Sebs made three in a row within a fortnight against their arch rivals Cambrians by registering victories at the 61st Big Match and 26th limited over encounter respectively.

The hero of the Big match Oshada Fernando who was unbeaten on 129 and 72 not out at the limited over encounter respectively went on to score a scincilating 106 runs with ten hits to the rope and two over and associated a 94 run eighth wicket partnership with Nishamal Fernando who contributed 49 runs. Sahan Adeesha bowled best for Cambrians with 4 for 48.

In reply Cambrians were all out for a paltry 137 runs with some resistance coming off the bat of Tarindu Dilshan who made 30 runs.

St Sebastians: 305 in 49.4 overs (Oshada Fernando 106, Nishamal Fernando 49, Deshan Dias 29, Charith Fernando 24, Sanitha de Mel 23, Sahan Adeesha 4/48, Shehan Jayasuriya 2/61).

Prince of Wales: 137 in 36.4 overs (Shanuka Dulaj 21, Sahan Adeesha 24, Tarindu Dilshan 30, Sanitha de Mel 3/13, Amila Aponso 2/13, Marlon Fernando 2/30).